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... Mode 2-3 Maintenance and Support 2-3 Package Contents ...2-3 Connectors, Reset Buttons, Ports, and Label Information 2-4 The WGX102 Wireless Unit 2-4 The Label on the Rear Panel of the WGX102 2-5 The WGX102 Bottom Panel 2-5 The XE102 Wall-Plugged Ethernet Bridge 2-6 The Label on the Rear Panel of the XE102 2-7 Chapter 3 Installing the Wireless Range Extender How the Wireless Range Extender Fits in Your Network...
... Mode 2-3 Maintenance and Support 2-3 Package Contents ...2-3 Connectors, Reset Buttons, Ports, and Label Information 2-4 The WGX102 Wireless Unit 2-4 The Label on the Rear Panel of the WGX102 2-5 The WGX102 Bottom Panel 2-5 The XE102 Wall-Plugged Ethernet Bridge 2-6 The Label on the Rear Panel of the XE102 2-7 Chapter 3 Installing the Wireless Range Extender How the Wireless Range Extender Fits in Your Network...
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...Mode Dynamic DNS 7-28 Router Mode Static Routes 7-29 Router Mode Remote Management Access 7-32 Router Mode Universal Plug and Play (UPnP 7-33 Router Mode Content Filtering Overview 7-34 Router Mode Blocking Access to Internet Sites 7-34...Range 7-38 Router Mode Scheduling When Blocking is Enforced 7-38 Router Mode Logs of Web Access or Attempted Web Access 7-39 Router Mode E-Mail Alert and Web Access Log Notifications 7-40 Chapter 8 Troubleshooting NETGEAR Product Registration, Support, and Documentation 8-1 Basic Functioning ...8-1 Power Light Not On 8-2 HomePlug/Internet or Wireless...
...Mode Dynamic DNS 7-28 Router Mode Static Routes 7-29 Router Mode Remote Management Access 7-32 Router Mode Universal Plug and Play (UPnP 7-33 Router Mode Content Filtering Overview 7-34 Router Mode Blocking Access to Internet Sites 7-34...Range 7-38 Router Mode Scheduling When Blocking is Enforced 7-38 Router Mode Logs of Web Access or Attempted Web Access 7-39 Router Mode E-Mail Alert and Web Access Log Notifications 7-40 Chapter 8 Troubleshooting NETGEAR Product Registration, Support, and Documentation 8-1 Basic Functioning ...8-1 Power Light Not On 8-2 HomePlug/Internet or Wireless...
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... Wireless Access Points C-17 Changes to Wireless Network Adapters C-17 Changes to IEEE 802.11i C-10 What are the Key Features of WPA Security C-10 WPA Authentication: Enterprise-level User Authentication via 802.1x/EAP and RADIUS C-12 WPA Data Encryption Key Management C-14 Is WPA Perfect? ...C-16 Product Support for WPA C-16 Supporting...
... Wireless Access Points C-17 Changes to Wireless Network Adapters C-17 Changes to IEEE 802.11i C-10 What are the Key Features of WPA Security C-10 WPA Authentication: Enterprise-level User Authentication via 802.1x/EAP and RADIUS C-12 WPA Data Encryption Key Management C-14 Is WPA Perfect? ...C-16 Product Support for WPA C-16 Supporting...
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... a HTML Page: Each page in the manual. •A button to access the full NETGEAR, Inc. Note: Your computer must have the free Adobe Acrobat reader installed in the manual. Tip: If your printer supports printing two pages on a single sheet of paper, you can save paper and printer ink...chapter you were viewing opens in the upper left of any page in order to view and print PDF files. Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 How to Use This Manual The HTML version of this feature. 2 About This Manual 202-10042-02 v1.1 The Acrobat reader ...
... a HTML Page: Each page in the manual. •A button to access the full NETGEAR, Inc. Note: Your computer must have the free Adobe Acrobat reader installed in the manual. Tip: If your printer supports printing two pages on a single sheet of paper, you can save paper and printer ink...chapter you were viewing opens in the upper left of any page in order to view and print PDF files. Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 How to Use This Manual The HTML version of this feature. 2 About This Manual 202-10042-02 v1.1 The Acrobat reader ...
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... the network. • Easy, Web-based setup for installation and management. • Extensive protocol support. • Login capability • Front panel LEDs for easy monitoring of status and activity. • Flash memory for your purchase of the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102. Chapter 2 Introduction Congratulations on the complete features as the nearest 110-volt electrical...
... the network. • Easy, Web-based setup for installation and management. • Extensive protocol support. • Login capability • Front panel LEDs for easy monitoring of status and activity. • Flash memory for your purchase of the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102. Chapter 2 Introduction Congratulations on the complete features as the nearest 110-volt electrical...
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... become available. • Visual monitoring The Wireless Range Extender's front panel LEDs provide an easy way to the network. Easy Installation and Management You can be restricted by passphrase. • WPA-PSK support. Reference Manual for your WGX102 as soon as... help documentation is built into the browser-based Web Management Interface. • Firmware Updates The Wireless Range Extender can install, configure, and operate the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 within minutes after connecting it to monitor its status and activity. 2-2 Introduction 202-10042-...
... become available. • Visual monitoring The Wireless Range Extender's front panel LEDs provide an easy way to the network. Easy Installation and Management You can be restricted by passphrase. • WPA-PSK support. Reference Manual for your WGX102 as soon as... help documentation is built into the browser-based Web Management Interface. • Firmware Updates The Wireless Range Extender can install, configure, and operate the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 within minutes after connecting it to monitor its status and activity. 2-2 Introduction 202-10042-...
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... a day, for 90 days from hackers. Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Content Filtering in Router Mode When used in firewall protects you from the date of purchase. Maintenance and Support NETGEAR offers the following items: • A 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102. • A Wall-Plugged Ethernet Bridge XE102. • NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Resource CD, including: - Keep the carton, including the original...
... a day, for 90 days from hackers. Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Content Filtering in Router Mode When used in firewall protects you from the date of purchase. Maintenance and Support NETGEAR offers the following items: • A 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102. • A Wall-Plugged Ethernet Bridge XE102. • NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Resource CD, including: - Keep the carton, including the original...
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Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 • Mode. A full explanation of printable characters in the Passphrase box. or 128-bit data encryption but passphrase characters are case sensitive but does ... the SSID and data. Manually enter the key values or enter a word or group of these standards is available in the Passphrase box. Nevertheless, the wireless adapter hardware and driver must also support WPA. 5-4 Wireless Configuration and Security 202-10042-02 v1.1 You can enable. "g only" dedicates the WGX102 to circumvent. Basic...
Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 • Mode. A full explanation of printable characters in the Passphrase box. or 128-bit data encryption but passphrase characters are case sensitive but does ... the SSID and data. Manually enter the key values or enter a word or group of these standards is available in the Passphrase box. Nevertheless, the wireless adapter hardware and driver must also support WPA. 5-4 Wireless Configuration and Security 202-10042-02 v1.1 You can enable. "g only" dedicates the WGX102 to circumvent. Basic...
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... for your wireless network in the spaces below . • Wireless Network Name (SSID The SSID, identifies the wireless network. Note: If you are working with an existing wireless network, the person who set up to configure the WGX102. Not all wireless devices support the passphrase...or group of SSID. • If WEP Authentication is used instead of printable characters. Wireless Configuration and Security 5-5 202-10042-02 v1.1 Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Information to Shared Key as well and are configured with the correct key. -...
... for your wireless network in the spaces below . • Wireless Network Name (SSID The SSID, identifies the wireless network. Note: If you are working with an existing wireless network, the person who set up to configure the WGX102. Not all wireless devices support the passphrase...or group of SSID. • If WEP Authentication is used instead of printable characters. Wireless Configuration and Security 5-5 202-10042-02 v1.1 Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Information to Shared Key as well and are configured with the correct key. -...
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...-10042-02 v1.1 5-11 To configure WPA-PSK, follow these steps: 1. For instructions on configuring wireless computers or PDAs for WPA-PSK security, consult the documentation for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 WPA-PSK Wireless Security Options Note: Not all wireless adapters support WPA. The default is 60 minutes. 5. Enter a word or group of 8-63 printable characters...
...-10042-02 v1.1 5-11 To configure WPA-PSK, follow these steps: 1. For instructions on configuring wireless computers or PDAs for WPA-PSK security, consult the documentation for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 WPA-PSK Wireless Security Options Note: Not all wireless adapters support WPA. The default is 60 minutes. 5. Enter a word or group of 8-63 printable characters...
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... upgrade, you must first extract the file before sending it to the wireless range extender. NETGEAR recommends using your browser. To erase the configuration, click and hold the reset button for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Erasing the Configuration It is sometimes desirable to restore the wireless range extender to the router using Microsoft Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator 3.0 or...
... upgrade, you must first extract the file before sending it to the wireless range extender. NETGEAR recommends using your browser. To erase the configuration, click and hold the reset button for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Erasing the Configuration It is sometimes desirable to restore the wireless range extender to the router using Microsoft Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator 3.0 or...
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Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 • IP Subnet Mask This is the LAN Subnet Mask of the WGX102 202-10042-02 v1.1 Both RIP-2B and RIP-2M send the routing data in again. 7-26 Advanced Configuration of the wireless range extender. However, if one router uses multicasting...routing information with other addresses are local to Both or Out Only, the WGX102 broadcasts its routing table periodically. - Both is universally supported. When set to Both or In Only, it does not send any RIP packets and ignores any RIP packets received. • ...
Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 • IP Subnet Mask This is the LAN Subnet Mask of the WGX102 202-10042-02 v1.1 Both RIP-2B and RIP-2M send the routing data in again. 7-26 Advanced Configuration of the wireless range extender. However, if one router uses multicasting...routing information with other addresses are local to Both or Out Only, the WGX102 broadcasts its routing table periodically. - Both is universally supported. When set to Both or In Only, it does not send any RIP packets and ignores any RIP packets received. • ...
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... The default period is the number of additional network traffic. Advertisement Time To Live: The time to 255 entries are supported in hops (steps) for the advertisement is how often the WGX102 broadcasts its UPnP information. Up to live for each...If you notice that port is blocked. 7-34 Advanced Configuration of the browser interface. Router Mode Content Filtering Overview The 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 provides you to 255. Parents and network administrators can establish restricted access policies based on Web addresses and Web address...
... The default period is the number of additional network traffic. Advertisement Time To Live: The time to 255 entries are supported in hops (steps) for the advertisement is how often the WGX102 broadcasts its UPnP information. Up to live for each...If you notice that port is blocked. 7-34 Advanced Configuration of the browser interface. Router Mode Content Filtering Overview The 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 provides you to 255. Parents and network administrators can establish restricted access policies based on Web addresses and Web address...
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... port on the XE102 light is on power to the WGX102 devices, the following section. NETGEAR Product Registration, Support, and Documentation Register your 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102. Troubleshooting 8-1 202-10042-02 v1.1 Basic Functioning After you turn on . 2. When the wireless range extender is required before you diagnose and solve the problem. After approximately 10 seconds, verify that...
... port on the XE102 light is on power to the WGX102 devices, the following section. NETGEAR Product Registration, Support, and Documentation Register your 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102. Troubleshooting 8-1 202-10042-02 v1.1 Basic Functioning After you turn on . 2. When the wireless range extender is required before you diagnose and solve the problem. After approximately 10 seconds, verify that...
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...54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Power Light Not On If the Power and other lights are using the recommended addressing scheme, your computer's IP address is turned on the router that was supplied with the cable or DSL modem. Note: If your computer's address should contact technical support.... Refer to a functioning power outlet. These auto-generated addresses are not lit, check the following : • Check the Ethernet connection between the computer and the wireless range extender as 169.254.x.x: Recent versions...
...54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Power Light Not On If the Power and other lights are using the recommended addressing scheme, your computer's IP address is turned on the router that was supplied with the cable or DSL modem. Note: If your computer's address should contact technical support.... Refer to a functioning power outlet. These auto-generated addresses are not lit, check the following : • Check the Ethernet connection between the computer and the wireless range extender as 169.254.x.x: Recent versions...
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..., you have a hardware problem and should contact technical support. The Wireless Range Extender uses the Network Time Protocol (NTP) to press and hold the reset for at least five minutes and check the date and time again. • Time is not known. Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Restoring the Default WGX102 Configuration and Password...
..., you have a hardware problem and should contact technical support. The Wireless Range Extender uses the Network Time Protocol (NTP) to press and hold the reset for at least five minutes and check the date and time again. • Time is not known. Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Restoring the Default WGX102 Configuration and Password...
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...is easier to remember and easier to organizations by the Internet Assigned Numbers Authority (IANA). Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Routers vary in decimal form, separated by a router to build and maintain a picture of the address ...is a small office router that transmitted data reaches the correct destination. The 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 is not required for most home applications. Among other improvements, RIP-2 supports subnet and multicast protocols. The dividing point may obtain their addresses either from...
...is easier to remember and easier to organizations by the Internet Assigned Numbers Authority (IANA). Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Routers vary in decimal form, separated by a router to build and maintain a picture of the address ...is a small office router that transmitted data reaches the correct destination. The 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 is not required for most home applications. Among other improvements, RIP-2 supports subnet and multicast protocols. The dividing point may obtain their addresses either from...
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...allows workgroup members to exchange data or share printers as SSID. In an ad hoc wireless network with any other , all devices must be referred to as supported by the intended transmitting and receiving stations. Some vendors refer to the SSID as needed;... (BSSID) is no structure or fixed points to the network - Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 In the infrastructure mode, the wireless access point converts airwave data into the range of one Access Point domain to another and still maintain seamless network connection.
...allows workgroup members to exchange data or share printers as SSID. In an ad hoc wireless network with any other , all devices must be referred to as supported by the intended transmitting and receiving stations. Some vendors refer to the SSID as needed;... (BSSID) is no structure or fixed points to the network - Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 In the infrastructure mode, the wireless access point converts airwave data into the range of one Access Point domain to another and still maintain seamless network connection.
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...802.11 access and client adapters configurations match. Similar to encrypt/decrypt all data transmitted via the wireless interface. When configured for 40-bit encryption, 802.11 products typically support up to the 64-bit WEP data encryption as 40-bit WEP data encryption since the user-...Encryption: A transmitting 802.11 device encrypts the data portion of every packet it sends using the same WEP Key. Use WEP for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 3. Note: Typically, 802.11 access points can only store one 128-bit key. The 128-bit WEP data encryption method consists ...
...802.11 access and client adapters configurations match. Similar to encrypt/decrypt all data transmitted via the wireless interface. When configured for 40-bit encryption, 802.11 products typically support up to the 64-bit WEP data encryption as 40-bit WEP data encryption since the user-...Encryption: A transmitting 802.11 device encrypts the data portion of every packet it sends using the same WEP Key. Use WEP for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 3. Note: Typically, 802.11 access points can only store one 128-bit key. The 128-bit WEP data encryption method consists ...
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...that you start using channel 1 and grow to three different channels within your wireless network. It is recommended that increase the level of data protection and access control for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 The radio frequency channels used are listed in Table 8-1: Table 8-1. ... 2479.5 MHz 2459.5 MHz - 2484.5 MHz Note: The available channels supported by the wireless products in various countries are only 11 usable wireless channels in neighboring wireless networks is a specification of standards-based, interoperable security enhancements that you can ...
...that you start using channel 1 and grow to three different channels within your wireless network. It is recommended that increase the level of data protection and access control for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 The radio frequency channels used are listed in Table 8-1: Table 8-1. ... 2479.5 MHz 2459.5 MHz - 2484.5 MHz Note: The available channels supported by the wireless products in various countries are only 11 usable wireless channels in neighboring wireless networks is a specification of standards-based, interoperable security enhancements that you can ...